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| Jul 9, 2026 | VA welcomes 200,000 new healthcare enrollees so far in 2026 | WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that more than 200,000 new Veterans have enrolled in VA healthcare so far in 2026, a testament to the landmark improvements VA has made during the second Trump Administration.
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| Jul 1, 2026 | Veteran with Multiple Sclerosis finds new motivation at VA Wheelchair Games | Finding inspiration to be your best
Inspired by the events of September 11, Calixtro “Cal” Garcia enlisted in the Army, where he served as a Multiple Launch Rocket System Operations Specialist for three years. Six years after his discharge,... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | VA benefits claims backlog under 100K for first time since 2020 | WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims is consistently below 100,000 for the first time since May 2020, during the first Trump Administration... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Take a journey with PAWS | For many Veterans, the transition to civilian life can be filled with challenges, especially when traditional therapies fall short. Tara Pipia, a Veteran of the Army National Guard, found herself in such a predicament.
Despite trying variou... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | A new era of healing: Welcoming West Texas VA’s first facility service dog | Loretta’s journey from Canine Companions to becoming a beloved partner for Veterans
The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is filled with excitement as it welcomes its first facility service dog—a remarkable partner from Canine Comp... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Protecting Veterans: VA’s commitment during flu season | Ensuring Veterans stay protected during flu season
Flu season is ramping up, and it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine if you haven’t done so already. As flu season is in full force, and flu-like activity in the U.S. is at the highest leve... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Take control of your health | In the new year
It’s easy to leave the doctor’s office and immediately feel a sense of regret. Have you ever left an appointment, only to later realize you forgot to mention a certain health condition, or a new medication that you wanted to... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | VA and military collaboration to ensure pilots are mission-ready | A groundbreaking partnership ensuring pilots’ readiness
In a groundbreaking partnership, the 85th Fighter Group, Veterans Health System of the Ozarks (VHSO) and the 188th Medical Group are rewriting the playbook on military readiness, provi... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Serving Veterans with severe mental health challenges | Remaining in communities
Veteran Lyndsey Beaver, 41, a Maryland transplant from New Jersey, counts her blessings each day. She appreciates her job as a cashier at a local supermarket and her own apartment. She takes pride in having earned a... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Revolutionizing cancer treatment for Veterans | Ultrasound technology offers new hope
At the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, a groundbreaking new ultrasound technology called histotripsy is giving Veterans battling liver cancer new hope. This non-invasive appr... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Flying saved my life | A Veteranâs journey from the skies to survival
Navy Veteran Kelly Keener has always loved seeing the world from above. His passion for flight never faded after his military years.
To keep that passion alive, Keener joined the Civil Air Pa... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Eastern Oklahoma provides flu shots at Tulsa State Fair | Supporting Veterans
The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care Center (EOVAHCS), with partners at the Tulsa Vet Center, participated in the 2025 Tulsa State Fair, proudly providing flu shots and counseling services and resources to eligible Vetera... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Houston VA adopts advanced robotic surgery technology for Veterans | Revolutionizing care
Veterans at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston will now experience enhanced surgical outcomes and quicker recovery times, thanks to the addition of two state-of-the-art surgical robots. The fa... |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Artificial intelligence increases efficiency and quality | For procedures like colonoscopies
A decade ago, only a small number of specialists talked about Artificial intelligence (AI) regularly, and even then, it was surrounded by uncertainty. Now, AI shows up in almost every corner of daily life—f... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Back on her feet: physical therapy helps Veteran reclaim life | Acute low back pain didn’t stop this Veteran from restoring her independence
Army Veteran Vivian De Tiege first visited VA Gulf Coast clinic following an acute episode of low back pain with radicular symptoms that disrupted her ability to w... |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Nothing can stop Veteran from daily exercise | There’s power in movement and exercise
At 101, World War II Veteran George Poleske is blind, hard of hearing and mostly needs a wheelchair to get around. But none of that stops him from being as physically fit as possible.
He takes part in ... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | My HealtheVet and Telehealth “make all the difference” for Veteran | Veteran receives help through Virtual Health Resource Center
Jim Smith, an Army Veteran and former tank unit commander, has seen plenty of change in his lifetime. He knows the value of resilience and embracing change. Today, technology is s... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Vitamin B3 can reduce skin cancer development | Discovering an effective vitamin B3-based treatment for reducing skin cancer in Veterans
A VA study has shed new light on the effectiveness of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, in reducing skin cancer development.
The study involved over ... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Five essential suicide prevention resources | Here’s how to take action to keep yourself safe from suicide and healthy going into the new year.
In 2025, VA’s Office of Suicide Prevention shared dozens of resources for Veterans related to our top clinical priority of preventing Veteran ... |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Mini horse, big mission | Bringing comfort, joy, and healing
Equestrian therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy, can help individuals with PTSD by using interactions with horses to improve emotional regulation, build trust and reduce symptoms like anxiety and... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Unseen heroes: Enhancing Veteran care at VA Augusta | The silent superheroes of quality improvement
At VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS), a dedicated team works behind the scenes to enhance patient safety and care quality, much like the agents in the movie “Men in Black.” These health car... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | How the Veterans Crisis Line prevents Veteran suicide | The Veterans Crisis Line is here for all Veterans, no matter what, no matter when
The Veterans Crisis Line is a critical resource offering free, 24/7 crisis support by phone, chat or text to all Veterans (no matter when or where they served... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Veteran and wounded dog found healing together | A bond forged in service
At 63, recently widowed Army Veteran Lee Thomas was navigating the heavy burden of medical and mental health challenges. From neck and shoulder injuries to third-degree frostbite and PTSD, he had endured much. After... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Supporting Veterans through evidence-based harm reduction | Harm reduction saves lives
Harm reduction—a proven public health strategy—minimizes the negative health, social and legal effects of injection drug use, giving people who inject a better chance of achieving abstinence by preventing fatal dr... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Five strategies for surviving the holidays | Learn how to navigate the season when you’re already experiencing challenges
The holidays are a fun and joyful time of year, but the season can also bring many challenges, especially for those already coping with depression, stress, anxiety... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Use your phone for check-in, travel claims | VA offers many ways to manage your care
Did you know that you can check-in for your appointments from your phone? How to complete pre-check-in (for some appointments)
1. Confirm your appointment by text message and wait for a pre-check-in t... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Serving older Veterans every step of the way | As you age or experience illnesses that impact your daily routines, you may need additional care, and VA is fully equipped to meet your needs wherever you are in your health journey. VA provides a variety of services and support to aging an... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Clinic eases breast cancer fears for Veteran with family history | Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, and about 1,200 Veterans enrolled in VA care are diagnosed with it each year. The good news is that treatment is far more likely to be effective when paired wi... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Don’t stay silent about PTSD | After a traumatic event, it’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge or have trouble sleeping. At first, it may be hard to do normal daily activities like go to work or spend time with people you care about. However, if it’s been l... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Virtual reality helps Veteran find his happy place | Virtual reality (VR) is rapidly becoming integral to health care delivery across VA. Clinicians are harnessing these tools to connect Veterans with faster access to high-quality, personalized care.
One use of VR is guided meditation, or ima... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | How VA is advancing health care for women Veterans | On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which gave women the right to serve as regular, permanent members of the Armed Forces. Today, there are more than 2 million living women... |
